Category Archives: poetry

the deep end – February 6

2.6.2015 I was born into a world where fathers threw their sons into the deep end to teach them how to swim.   it is a terrible cruel world and I can’t always be there. you need to learn to … Continue reading

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generosity – February 5

2.5.2015 generosity is the gift she taught me in her arms   and opened my heart to forever. ————-

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sandal – February 4

2.4.2015 the sandal fits the curve of the foot that has rested in it, strode upon it, settled   wax and fiber, leather warm, worn in to comfort by the passing of time and tread. ————————

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mister squirrel

2.3.2015 mister squirrel on the window sill the pouch of his mouth stuffed full with a winter shell saved up in barn heaps ‘till now when it is time to reap the benefit of his advanced planning. ————————

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a front page heart – February 2

2.2.2015 picture in the paper front page success overnight and years in the committing   beloved one putting herself out there for the sake of her cares   on behalf of the rest of us who listen and appreciate her … Continue reading

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Gamaliel – January 29

1.29.2015 a bleak landscape that has left behind its faith   in the guise of social experiment.   no one recalls Gamaliel’s test   especially when we’re failing it. ——————-

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Irish tapestry – January 28

Irish tapestry greens, reds, deep golds, against a forest wall   home of our homes before we knew that the old country was lost   and so started again across the sea. —————

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swish – January 27

1.27.2015 swish from outside deep throw and easy lope across court   a young man on the verge of his dreams. ———-  

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caring for – January 26

1.26.2105 caring for self caring for others caring because   caring’s what’s needed. —————–

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safe deposit – January 25

1.22.2015 ranks of steel drawers hold secrets and stashings   car titles, bond clips, passports and files   maybe some dollars or euros for fleeing   all behind lockings and two keys same name.   a picture, a doily, laced … Continue reading

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